RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCOM 7330 Experiences anyone? (let's have some fun)

2008-08-06 Thread Michael Ryan
Thanks for the cursory review Skip. I actually sent via the website a list of about 6 specific questions about the SCOM 7330 . Have NOT HEARD A THING back from them which is most encouraging. Perhaps they are going to join the list of manufacturers who are going to go out of business. They are

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCOM 7330 Experiences anyone? (let's have some fun)

2008-08-06 Thread scomind
Hi Mike, Thanks for the cursory review Skip. I actually sent via the website a list of about 6 specific questions about the SCOM 7330 .? Have NOT HEARD A THING back from them which is most encouraging.? Perhaps they are going to join the list of manufacturers who are going to go out of

[Repeater-Builder] Schlumberger 4031 mod B module required please

2008-08-06 Thread dave_g7uzn
Hi All, I have inherited a 4031 but it doesn't have the mod B gen option fitted. Has anyone got a spare module or a blown up 4031 with the module in please? I appreciate you can use the Ext Mod input but it's becoming a bit of a pain in the grass! Any help appreciated and any expences

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Jim Brown
I have a commercial application to monitor the battery status and charge current at a solar site and asked for information on controllers that would allow me to monitor these parameters by requesting a voice readback.  I was immediately answered by Ken Arch (sp?) and another RC-210 owner with

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCOM 7330 Experiences anyone? (let's have some fun)

2008-08-06 Thread Brian
Hey My first controller consisted of a transistor and resistor connected to one of the terminals on the squelch pot of a old crystal Regency radio for RX to TX PPT signal. I had a cap between the audio out of the RX radio to the mike input of the TX radio. Hey, it worked... It didn't have a

[Repeater-Builder] Re: SCOM 7330 Experiences anyone? (real world customer service)

2008-08-06 Thread skipp025
Hi Mike, Myself a Kenwood Dealer and Electronics - Service/Repair Station for all brands I can tell you it's really hard to be immediately accessible 24/7. More than once I've been guilty of dropping the ball about responding to all the things I need to do, which is something I/we try hard

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCOM 7330 Experiences anyone? (let's have some fun)

2008-08-06 Thread no6b
At 8/5/2008 23:01, you wrote: Thanks for the cursory review Skip. I actually sent via the website a list of about 6 specific questions about the SCOM 7330 . Have NOT HEARD A THING back from them which is most encouraging. Perhaps they are going to join the list of manufacturers who are going

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread scomind
Hi Jim, I have a commercial application to monitor the battery status and charge current at a solar site and asked for information on controllers that would allow me to monitor these parameters by requesting a voice readback.? I was immediately answered by Ken Arch (sp?) and another RC-210

[Repeater-Builder] Early Home-Brew Repeater Controllers

2008-08-06 Thread skipp025
Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey My first controller consisted of a transistor and resistor connected to one of the terminals on the squelch pot of a old crystal Regency radio for RX to TX PPT signal. I had a cap between the audio out of the RX radio to the mike input of the TX

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Ken Arck
At 08:28 AM 8/6/2008, Jim Brown wrote: I have a commercial application to monitor the battery status and charge current at a solar site and asked for information on controllers that would allow me to monitor these parameters by requesting a voice readback. I was immediately answered by Ken

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: SCOM 7330 Experiences anyone? (let's have some fun)

2008-08-06 Thread DCFluX
My first repeater back in 1996 or so was a Motorola Research Line all tube 'coffin' eqquiped with a 'Sensicon G' receiver with ovened crystals in both transmit and receive strips. Controlling that was a CES Repeater Maker RM-10 with a custom built Voice IDer based on the Radio Shack carried

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Cort Buffington
I've had great success with the RC210 A/D. Of course I hate LM335s, but that's not Arcom's fault. My experience with SCOM would tell me that when their support is included, it will be bulletproof. On Aug 6, 2008, at 11:29 AM, Ken Arck wrote: At 08:28 AM 8/6/2008, Jim Brown wrote: I have a

[Repeater-Builder] Kenwood TKR-830

2008-08-06 Thread KD4PBC
I have a TKR 830 UHF Kenwood Repeater Excellent shape. This is the model before the TKR 840 factory says it has the same same specifications as the TKR840 except does not do NRZ paging and the inputs/outputs are fixed. $750.00 shipped to your door (lower 48 only) elsewhere email for

[Repeater-Builder] Diplexers and radios

2008-08-06 Thread Ken
I have some mobile diplexers 400mhz and 470mhz also 20x Plessey MTR 8000 and manuals I worked at Sydney Tower radio room for 16 years and have collected a lot of equipment( a garage full, you all know what i mean) Is there any where to post this and more equipment. I prefer it goes to active

[Repeater-Builder] 800MHZ COMBINER CAVITIES

2008-08-06 Thread Doug
I have come across a set of combiner filters for 863mhz. These are Sinclair C4337-1RWB units. There are three bandpass and two notch cavities per set. In other words, 5 cavities for tx and five for receive. The cavities are 12X6.5 inches. they appear to be 3/4wave at 863mhz.(or so) Not sure

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Jim Brown
Ken, my problem is that when a company sells me something that turns out to be totally useless and then fails to offer any solution or compensation, it is hard for me to have any confidence in their products. I attempted to join the RC-110 Yahoo group twice and both times I was refused entry

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Ken Arck
Let's take this offlist. Perhaps we can work something out that is workable for us both (for example, might you be interested in us taking the 110 back in partial trade?) Ken At 01:04 PM 8/6/2008, Jim Brown wrote: Ken, my problem is that when a company sells me something that turns out to

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread DCFluX
I'd be intrested in looking at the once open source code for the RC-110 and earlier versions of the RC-210 before the decision was made to close it. On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's take this offlist. Perhaps we can work something out that is workable for

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Alexandre Souza
Ken, my problem is that when a company sells me something that turns out to be totally useless and then fails to offer any solution or compensation, it is hard for me to have any confidence in their products. Talk this way to Intel, Nvidia, AMD, ATI or any PC manufacturer? :o) Greetz

[Repeater-Builder] Re: kxn-1024 conversion

2008-08-06 Thread fxbuilder
Thanks for the reply. I know they are interchangable but I need the 2.5. for GMRS. Anyone have one kxn-1029? Thanks Craig --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Captainlance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Both elements are interchangeable, only the stability is different, 2.5 parts vs. 5 PPM

[Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread jimmyrtle
We are considering replacing a damaged antenna on a 440 machine. Anyone have any comments on using a Hustler G6. The antenna will be exposed to normal weather conditions for the northeast.( wind ice...etc..) Jim

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread Joe
From the few reports I have heard, the G6 for the 440mhz band is a loser. Joe jimmyrtle wrote: We are considering replacing a damaged antenna on a 440 machine. Anyone have any comments on using a Hustler G6. The antenna will be exposed to normal weather conditions for the northeast.( wind

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread k6jsi
Kick it up a notch, and move up to the Hustler Spirit. You'll be glad you did. Shorty, K6JSI --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the few reports I have heard, the G6 for the 440mhz band is a loser. Joe jimmyrtle wrote: We are considering

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread Cort Buffington
One of the groups I was with used a G6-270R for a few years. It seemed to work about as well as a similar sized (but a LOT thicker) commercial antenna that we'd also used. Feedline was the same and they were both about the same height on top of a building. I know there have been a lot of

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread wesley011
Joe, Have used the G440 on my Repeater iin Ohio. Works very well, except when it ices up, then SWR range goes Down. Wesley AB8KD On Wed, Aug 6, 2008 at 5:43 PM, Joe wrote: From the few reports I have heard, the G6 for the 440mhz band is a loser. Joe jimmyrtle wrote: We are

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Jim Brown
One last comment Ken, and I won't pester you any more.  If a partial trade would be for an RC-210, I am afraid I am not interested.  I got the RC-110 that I have from a friend who was anxious to get a repeater on the air and rather than mess with the RC-110, which was not working, he bought an

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread Ken Arck
Ok Jim. I have to say I find that hard to believe as every single 210 that is purchased assembled tested is tested on all 3 Ports for proper operations. If lands were missing, it would have never left here. Unless your friend purchased a kit in which case we have no control over its

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread N0ATH
I would like to find some info on this 7330 - is there a web site with it or do you have a direct email addy Ken? NØATH Dave - Original Message - From: Ken Arck To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread skipp025
As a Ham Radio Antenna it's not bad... but you should know it doesn't cover the entire 440 to 450 10 MHz. So if your box it near the band edge the antenna match and return loss are not great (actually can be pretty bad). Other guys have mentioned the commercial line-up/models and they are

Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question

2008-08-06 Thread scomind
Hi Dave, The 7330 is an S-COM product. The website is www.scomcontrollers.com. 73, Bob, WA9FBO -Original Message- From: N0ATH [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 4:36 pm Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder]SCOM 7330 Question I would like to

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread Joe Burkleo
Jim, Not a lot of experience with the G-6 except for one site. It did work OK, but we did replace it with a X-50NA this year, and it seemed to gain a little more coverage. We have had excellent results here in the NorthWest with the Diamond X-50NA antenna's. We have them on some pretty rugged

[Repeater-Builder] Source for Telewave Multicoupler FET's

2008-08-06 Thread Joe Burkleo
Anyone know the correct part number and a source for the FET's that Telelwave uses in their TWR series of multicouplers for 150 and 450? Thanks, Joe - WA7JAW

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Telewave Multicoupler FET's

2008-08-06 Thread Ken Arck
At 04:13 PM 8/6/2008, Joe Burkleo wrote: Anyone know the correct part number and a source for the FET's that Telelwave uses in their TWR series of multicouplers for 150 and 450? ---As a Telewave Dealer, I'll check for you tomorrow, Joe Ken

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Source for Telewave Multicoupler FET's

2008-08-06 Thread Joe Burkleo
Ken, Thanks a lot. I will give you a call when I get a chance. Joe - WA7JAW --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, Ken Arck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 04:13 PM 8/6/2008, Joe Burkleo wrote: Anyone know the correct part number and a source for the FET's that Telelwave uses in their TWR

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6 440 MHz

2008-08-06 Thread Eric Lemmon
Jim, About five years ago, I installed a Hustler G6-450-2 antenna at a commercial site. This is identical to the G6-440 antenna in construction, but is for the 456-464 MHz band. I had to replace it after only three years in service because water had leaked into the base and caused significant

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread Michael Ryan
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Re: [Repeater-Builder] Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread no6b
At 8/6/2008 15:02, you wrote: Joe, Have used the G440 on my Repeater iin Ohio. Works very well, except when it ices up, then SWR range goes Down. Wesley AB8KD Same experience here. Not that much ice where my repeaters are, so that's never been a major problem for me. Mine is probably 20

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread k6jsi
I have had probably 15 or 20 of them in service for many years, and they work great. Go here... http://www.new- tronics.com/main/html/base_spirit_model_430-450_mhz.html for more info. Like I said, try one, you'll be glad you did. Shorty, K6JSI Michael Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Source for Telewave Multicoupler FET's

2008-08-06 Thread Paul Finch
I would be interested in that info also! I have a VHF unit down right now. Paul -Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Burkleo Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 6:13 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Hustler G6 440mhz

2008-08-06 Thread no6b
At 8/6/2008 15:40, you wrote: As a Ham Radio Antenna it's not bad... but you should know it doesn't cover the entire 440 to 450 10 MHz. So if your box it near the band edge the antenna match and return loss are not great (actually can be pretty bad). I never had that problem with mine @ ~445.5

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Source for Telewave Multicoupler FET's

2008-08-06 Thread skipp025
I'm also a Telewave Dealer... The answer depends on the generation/age and specific model of your Telewave Multi-coupler. Some have/had bipolar transistors, some had special what I call quasi low noise FET type devices and I believe some of the newer Telewave Preamps should now be using

[Repeater-Builder] Re: Source for Telewave Multicoupler FET's

2008-08-06 Thread Joe Burkleo
Skipp and Ken, Thanks for the info. The unit that is in need of a new device is a TWR8-150. Not sure of the vintage. It is most likely at least 5 years old. Thanks, Joe --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm also a Telewave Dealer... The answer

[Repeater-Builder] RITRON PATRIOT RRX450

2008-08-06 Thread Jack Hayes
Several months ago someone on this board contacted me when I needed one of these changed to a different frequency. I've misplaced the email address and if that party sees this, I'd appreciate contact so we can get in touch. I have another one needing programming. Thanks 73

[Repeater-Builder] FluX is going to DEFCON 16.

2008-08-06 Thread DCFluX
I will be giving a talk at DEFCON 16 this weekend in Las Vegas at the Rivera Hotel and Casino. http://www.defcon.org/html/defcon-16/dc-16-speakers.html#Krick There are also other Amateur Radio topics on the agenda, as well as a Wireless Villiage.